Loose Moxa Cones Ai Zhu 5 Year Aged 30:1 Ratio 54 Pieces for Warming Moxibustion

Loose moxa cones, known in TCM as Ai Zhu (艾柱), made from five-year aged mugwort floss from Artemisia argyi leaves. Each cone is compressed from a 30:1 refined golden moxa wool, a traditional form used in external moxibustion practice. In TCM theory, aged mugwort is valued for its warm nature and association with the meridians. For external warming use only, not for ingestion.

Key Selling Points

• Five-year aged golden moxa wool refined at a 30:1 ratio
• 54 loose cones supplied in bulk for moxibustion practice
• Made from mugwort leaves of Artemisia argyi
• Traditional external warming format known as Ai Zhu
• Suitable for use with moxibustion boxes or handheld devices

Quality & Sensory

The cones typically show a soft golden-yellow floss texture with a dense, even compression. Aged mugwort typically carries a mild, grassy-herbal aroma that becomes warmer and smokier when ignited. Burn characteristics vary with storage and humidity.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External moxibustion on selected body areas
• Use with a moxibustion box or stick-on holder
• Warming sessions during cold seasons
• Traditional wellness and relaxation routines

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, moxa cones are ignited near or on selected points to deliver gentle warmth, a technique known as moxibustion. Aged mugwort floss is traditionally preferred for smoother, more even burning. Cones may be used alone, placed in a moxa box, or paired with ginger or salt barriers in classic folk methods. Traditionally associated with warming the meridians and supporting comfort in cold seasons.

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